Lelia Benoit Roy passed away at her residence on Saturday, January 9, 2016, at the age of 73.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 11, 2016, at 11:00 AM at Quirk & Son Funeral Home. Deacon David Guillory will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Louis Cemetery in Eunice.

She is survived by her companion, Joe Benoit of Eunice; her son, Robert Roy and his wife Hope of Church Point; three daughters, Geraldine Smith of Sunset, Judy Darby and husband Michael of Arnaudville, and Vickie Johnson and her husband James of Eunice; one brother, John Benoit of Mamou; thirteen grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.

Lelia was preceded in death by her parents, Ovey Benoit and Julie Guilbeaux Benoit; two brothers, Felix and Alfred Benoit; a sister, Amelia Dupre.

At the request of the family, visitation will be held on Sunday, January 10, 2016, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM at Quirk & Son Funeral Home. A rosary will be prayed Sunday evening at 6:00 PM by Deacon David Guillory. The funeral home will reopen for visitation on Monday at 8:00 AM until the time of service.

Quirk & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.